Project Preparation Instructions

1. Draft two possible thesis statements that address the project prompt. (Please see the document entitled How to Write a Thesis Statement in this module for tips.)

2. Identify three time periods that you could use to argue the thesis statements. The time periods you select should cover a large span of time to allow for comparisons that illustrate changes in the status and role of the artist. For example: Renaissance, Neoclassical, Realism
Youll have to look ahead beyond what weve covered in class.

3. Identify two artworks from each time period that will provide detailed evidence of your argument.
Include the artwork title, artist name, date made, media (i.e., oil on canvas, bronze sculpture, etc).
Write three bullet points about each artwork to describe how they will support your thesis.

EXAMPLE Initial Response Post:

1. Thesis statement one

2. Thesis statement two

***The thesis statements do not have to be drastically different, they can be supported by the same selection of time periods and artworks.***

Name Time Period One
Name Artwork One.

Bullet 1 (not a paragraph, simply a bullet to state how the artwork will support the thesis)

Bullet 2

Bullet 3

Name Artwork Two. 

Bullet 1 (not a paragraph, simply a bullet to state how the artwork will support the thesis)

Bullet 2

Bullet 3

Name Time Period Two
Name Artwork One.

Bullet 1 (not a paragraph, simply a bullet to state how the artwork will support the thesis)

Bullet 2

Bullet 3

Name Artwork Two. 

Bullet 1 (not a paragraph, simply a bullet to state how the artwork will support the thesis)

Bullet 2

Bullet 3

Name Time Period Three
Name Artwork One.

Bullet 1 (not a paragraph, simply a bullet to state how the artwork will support the thesis)

Bullet 2

Bullet 3

Name Artwork Two. 

Bullet 1 (not a paragraph, simply a bullet to state how the artwork will support the thesis)

Bullet 2

Bullet 3